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Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians associate's degree programs in Florida

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$60,060Median year-4 earnings

$17,368Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Florida

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-WorldwideDaytona Beach · $12,500 federal debt$83,749 2Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachDaytona Beach · $12,500 federal debt$83,749 3Universal Technical Institute-South Florida MiramarMiramar · $17,389 federal debt$60,060 4Universal Technical Institute-OrlandoOrlando · $17,368 federal debt$56,764 5Jones Technical InstituteJacksonville · $18,311 federal debt$53,255

CAREER CONTEXT IN FL

What related occupations pay in Florida

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

49-3023Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

State median wage: $48,260
Middle 50% wage range: $37,040–$62,990
State employment: 49,930
Projected growth: +5.0%
Annual openings: 66,200

10th–90th percentile: $31,970–$79,180

49-1011First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

State median wage: $75,900
Middle 50% wage range: $59,890–$94,590
State employment: 41,250
Projected growth: +4.1%
Annual openings: 48,900

10th–90th percentile: $47,740–$116,940

51-2011Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

State median wage: $64,580
Middle 50% wage range: $51,150–$78,890
State employment: 1,280
Projected growth: -5.6%
Annual openings: 3,100

10th–90th percentile: $47,040–$98,290

49-3011Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

State median wage: $76,940
Middle 50% wage range: $59,660–$97,430
State employment: 14,850
Projected growth: +5.4%
Annual openings: 11,400

10th–90th percentile: $45,500–$130,190

49-3031Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

State median wage: $60,490
Middle 50% wage range: $49,720–$73,900
State employment: 14,900
Projected growth: +3.6%
Annual openings: 24,400

10th–90th percentile: $44,300–$79,210

49-3051Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

State median wage: $55,680
Middle 50% wage range: $46,740–$62,400
State employment: 4,810
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 2,600

10th–90th percentile: $36,960–$77,120

49-2091Avionics Technicians

State median wage: $83,800
Middle 50% wage range: $62,900–$102,910
State employment: 2,400
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 1,700

10th–90th percentile: $53,180–$134,060

17-3021Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

State median wage: $78,560
Middle 50% wage range: $65,290–$102,380
State employment: 770
Projected growth: +11.9%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $57,200–$122,870

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Florida; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide	Daytona Beach	$83,749	$12,500
2	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach	Daytona Beach	$83,749	$12,500
3	Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar	Miramar	$60,060	$17,389
4	Universal Technical Institute-Orlando	Orlando	$56,764	$17,368
5	Jones Technical Institute	Jacksonville	$53,255	$18,311

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians in Florida

What do Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians associate's degree graduates earn in Florida?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $60,060 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $17,368 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Florida colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.